Name: High Street Hostel
Address: 8 Blackfriars St, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom, 8 Blackfriars St, Lothian, EH1 1NE, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $13 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hostel High Street Hostel

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and history – Check location 8 Blackfriars St, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and history – Check location

*7.9* Brass Rubbing Center: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)

*8.8* National Museum of Scotland: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.9* City Art Center: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

*8.7* Edinburgh Festival Theatre: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*9.0* Palace of Holyrood House: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

Edinburgh Waverley Train Station: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*9.3* Museum of Scotland: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.6* St. Giles Cathedral: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)

Waterloo Place: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*9.2* Royal Mile: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*9.0* The Real Mary King's Close: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for High Street Hostel – rated 8.7 by recent guests!

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It was exactly what they offered. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and warm.

Pedro, Brazil

It’s awesome! I had stayed in the hostel in Feb this year. The staff is really nice. The facilities is sufficient. The service is great. The location is convenient. The price is rational. No doubt. You can book the High Street Hostel.

Peichi, Taiwan

It’s awesome! I had stayed in the hostel in Feb this year and I really like all the conditions. The staff are nice, facilities are sufficient. The service is great. The location is convenient. The price is acceptable. No doubt! You can book the High Street Hostel.

Peichi, Taiwan

The bed was super comfortable and the everything was exceptionally clean!

Leah, Germany

The hostel is in a great location and the common areas are very confortable, warm and welcoming.

Caterina, Italy

Staff was very helpful. Atmosphere relaxed. Location is wonderful.

Jc, United States of America

The bed and the pillows (2 per bed) are very confortable, the location is great, the bathroom and the restrooms are clean and the staff is very nice !!!

Mathilde, France

Excellent location off the Royal Mile. Friendly staff, spacious community spaces, ample kitchen.

Sara, United States of America

it was clean, amazing location, staff were friendly and helpful, great value... tips: -towels cost 50p -they do have blowdriers are reception -good breakfast downstairs for great value (under £2, I believe) -kitchen is big, clean, functional -a cab ride to the airport will cost you around £50-60, but ask at reception and they’ll inform you of bus 100 which costs way less (around £4.50) honestly, I’ll recommend this hostel to anyone traveling to edinburgh 🙂

Liv, Canada

Review is for a 10 bed female dorm. Good sized rooms, good bed placement to give some privacy, and lockers in room. Comfortable mattress, with two pillows! Individual plugs, USB charging and lamps. Carpeting, full length mirrors in the hallway. Location is about 15 minutes walk from bus station, less than 10 from the train station. Next to main tourist areas, coffee shops, restaurants, etc, but on side street so a little quieter. Staff were friendly on check in and check out. Free luggage storage. Can’t comment on breakfast or the common areas.

Cloudyday, Australia

9.6

Excellent location!
Great neighborhood
Great neighborhood
Great check-in experience

What guests loved the most:
“It was exactly what they offered. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and warm.”

Pedro Brazil
“It’s awesome! I had stayed in the hostel in Feb this year. The staff is really nice. The facilities is sufficient. The service is great. The location is convenient. The price is rational. No doubt. ”

Peichi Taiwan
“It’s awesome! I had stayed in the hostel in Feb this year and I really like all the conditions. The staff are nice, facilities are sufficient. The service is great. The location is convenient. ”

Peichi Taiwan
“The bed was super comfortable and the everything was exceptionally clean!”

Leah Germany
“The hostel is in a great location and the common areas are very confortable, warm and welcoming.”

Caterina Italy
“Staff was very helpful. Atmosphere relaxed. Location is wonderful.”

Jc United States of America
“The bed and the pillows (2 per bed) are very confortable, the location is great, the bathroom and the restrooms are clean and the staff is very nice !!!”

Mathilde France
“Excellent location off the Royal Mile. Friendly staff, spacious community spaces, ample kitchen.”

Sara United States of America
“it was clean, amazing location, staff were friendly and helpful, great value... ”

Liv Canada
“Review is for a 10 bed female dorm. Good sized rooms, good bed placement to give some privacy, and lockers in room. Comfortable mattress, with two pillows! Individual plugs, USB charging and lamps. ”

Cloudyday Australia

Stay in the Heart of Edinburgh –

Located in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.

The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities.

Guests have use of a self-catering kitchen, along with a quiet internet lounge. There is also a more vibrant party lounge for dining in and complimentary tea and coffee is available.

The High Street Hostel is only 5 minutes’ stroll from Edinburgh Railway Station. Edinburgh Castle can be reached after a 10-minute walk.

Old Town is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and history.

This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Edinburgh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Edinburgh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the impressive Edinburgh Castle looks over the city.

Closest Landmarks

Museum of Childhood
0.1 miles
Brass Rubbing Center
0.1 miles
City Art Center
0.1 miles
The Real Mary King's Close
0.2 miles
The City of Edinburgh Council
0.2 miles
Edinburgh Law School
0.2 miles
St. Giles Cathedral
0.2 miles
Edinburgh Waverley Train Station
0.2 miles
The Edinburgh Sheriff Court
0.2 miles
Museum of Scotland
0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Sainsbury's Local Supermarket
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Edinburgh Airport
6.9 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Clean rooms and bathrooms, great location near railway station and Royal mile”

Peter

Slovenia

9.5

“It was on the hill so you have to climb a little bit, just avoid steps and go around the slope from airport bus stop. The location was nice but it was a bit noi...”

Globetrotter124

Malaysia

8.7

“Love the location and staff was really nice. Free coffee and a lot of facilities. Also big kitchen, lounge area and even a pool table. Everything is well though...”

Francisco

Nicaragua

9.5

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From 2:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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When booking for more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

High Street Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.

Please note that hen and stag parties are not permitted.

When booking for more than 6 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property prior to arrival.

“It’s awesome! I had stayed in the hostel in Feb this year. The staff is really nice. The facilities is sufficient. The service is great. The location is convenient. The price is rational. No doubt. You can book the High Street Hostel.”

Peichi

Taiwan

“It’s awesome! I had stayed in the hostel in Feb this year and I really like all the conditions. The staff are nice, facilities are sufficient. The service is great. The location is convenient. The price is acceptable. No doubt! You can book the High Street Hostel.”

“it was clean, amazing location, staff were friendly and helpful, great value... tips: -towels cost 50p -they do have blowdriers are reception -good breakfast downstairs for great value (under £2, I believe) -kitchen is big, clean, functional -a cab ride to the airport will cost you around £50-60, but ask at reception and they’ll inform you of bus 100 which costs way less (around £4.50) honestly, I’ll recommend this hostel to anyone traveling to edinburgh 🙂 ”

Liv

Canada

“Review is for a 10 bed female dorm. Good sized rooms, good bed placement to give some privacy, and lockers in room. Comfortable mattress, with two pillows! Individual plugs, USB charging and lamps. Carpeting, full length mirrors in the hallway. Location is about 15 minutes walk from bus station, less than 10 from the train station. Next to main tourist areas, coffee shops, restaurants, etc, but on side street so a little quieter. Staff were friendly on check in and check out. Free luggage storage. Can’t comment on breakfast or the common areas.”

Cloudyday

Australia

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	Single Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
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	Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
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	Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This is a single bed in a mixed dormitory. It includes a bedside safe, a locker, and access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: • Safe • Shared bathroom • Heating • Carpeted Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This is a single bed in an all-female dormitory. It includes a bedside safe, a locker, and access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: • Safe • Shared bathroom • Heating • Carpeted Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
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	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
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	Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
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	Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed	Show prices
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	Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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Stay in the Heart of Edinburgh –

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of High Street Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

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